Snappy desktop
We want to be able to deliver a desktop environment using the same tools developed for the phone, including image-based updates and confined applications. This details the challenges faced, solutions, and work items that will get us there.
Blueprint information
- Status:
- Not started
- Approver:
- Will Cooke
- Priority:
- Undefined
- Drafter:
- Michael Hall
- Direction:
- Approved
- Assignee:
- None
- Definition:
- New
- Series goal:
- Accepted for wily
- Implementation:
-
Unknown
- Milestone target:
- None
- Started by
- Completed by
Whiteboard
Work Items
Work items:
Generate initial Ubuntu Personal desktop image: INPROGRESS
Fix any issues with read only root filesystem: TODO
Ensure Ubuntu Personal desktop image works on range of hardware: TODO
Write instructions on how to install Ubuntu Personal desktop: TODO
Convert File Manager to a snap: TODO
Make Ubuntu Personal desktop image have default set of preinstalled snaps: TODO
Add input method support: TODO
Make web browser snap: TODO
Make messaging snap: TODO
Make media player snap: TODO
Make notes snap: TODO
Make system settings snap: TODO
Expand System Settings to include desktop items: TODO
[alecu] Make snappy store scope: INPROGRESS
[alecu] Scope to launch installed snappy apps: TODO
Make media scanner scope: TODO
Set up snap store to know about Ubuntu personal desktop: TODO
Install Unity 8 greeter: TODO
Add X legacy support (launching apps, containing apps, etc): TODO
Make gedit snap: TODO
Make LibreOffice snap: TODO
Make PDF viewer snap: TODO
Make photo editor snap: TODO
Enable Copy & Paste between Unity 8 and X applications running in Xmir: TODO
Simple Xmir window management: TODO
Investigate application confinement for pre-install apps: TODO
Dependency tree
* Blueprints in grey have been implemented.
